The Dog's Life
Americana Song | The Dog's Life by Doug Murphy | Stream Free
An AI generated melody and vocals to an original lyric that pose a question.
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Douglas Murphy is a passionate lyricist and storyteller whose songs blend heart, honesty, and a touch of grit. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, personal journeys, and timeless themes, his work spans genres like folk, country, acoustic rock, and modern balladry. Whether writing heartfelt love songs, nostalgic reflections, or thought-provoking narratives, Douglas focuses on lyrical depth and emotional connection.
Crafted to resonate, designed for both live performance and sync licensing, and he often collaborates with musicians and AI production tools to bring his words to life with professional polish. With an ever-growing catalogue, Douglas continues to write to make listeners feel seen, understood, and moved.
"The Dog's Life" is an Americana track by Doug Murphy on SoundClick. Rooted in Hard Rock, the song brings a high-octane energy to the Americana space. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops.
The production leans into a dark aesthetic that fits the americana style. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Americana chart, peaking at #8. Explore the full Doug Murphy catalog on SoundClick and discover more Americana music from independent creators.
Story behind the song
Motivated by the conditions seen at a residence where the people sit, or are bedridden waiting to die.
Lyrics
The Dog's Life
[2024/05/22]
[Verse]
You lived your life,swore you did it right,
did everything you should do.
You voted, ate well,got up when you fell
and made sure you paid your dues.
[Verse]
You followed God, and Jesus, His Son,
helped those in need.
Then you became ill,kept alive with pills,
and now you need help to piss, shit and feed.
[Chorus]
If you were a dog,we'd kill you.
Take you out to the backfield.
Or call a vet who, for a fee,
would make sure your fate's sealed.
We don't because we're human
having sanctity isn't that nice.
'Causewhen bedridden, in pain,
I'd rather have the dog's life.
[Verse]
They say that death is God's will.
It's up to Him to decide.
Believe in me, and be saved.
"What a crock and a fat lie."
Follow my teachings, and I'll let you in
because I am the light and the way.
But God never explains why the wait is long
when your body's racked with sickness and pain.
[Chorus]
If you were a dog,we'd kill you.
Take you out to the backfield.
Or call a vet who, for a fee,
would make sure your fate's sealed.
We don't because we're human
having sanctity isn't that nice.
'Causewhen bedridden, in pain,
I'd rather have the dog's life.
[Bridge]
In my humble opinion.
God and humankind can eat it.
God and doctors play God,
with the suffering ones, neither cares one little bit.
[Chorus]
If you were a dog,we'd kill you.
Take you out to the backfield.
Or call a vet who, for a fee,
would make sure your fate's sealed.
We don't because we're human
having sanctity isn't that nice.
'Causewhen bedridden, in pain,
I'd rather have the dog's life.
Copyright (c) 2024 Douglas Murphy
